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On Thursday, the union voted to accept the agreement, which includes 2 percent increases to the pay ranges for all bargaining unit employees for each of the next two years.

"The union continues to have concerns regarding the merit pay portion of the contract and it's implementation. Additionally, we do not believe the contract will address the ongoing issues of retention at the agency," the union said in a news release. "However, given a choice between the county's merit pay system and continuing this lengthy labor dispute, the Union felt it was in the best interest of the agency and the families we serve to accept the proposed contract. At a minimum, we hope that resolving this labor dispute will lead to greater cooperation in the future."